Bird's Wing (Dypterygia scabriuscula, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information

This is an unmistakable chocolate-brown moth with a diagnostic 'bird's-wing' shape on the forewing.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Knotgrass (Polygonium aviculare)
Flying: One/two generations, May-July and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and parks.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

09481 Bird's Wing Dypterygia scabriuscula, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF2301 (ABH73.105)